How to Pronounce Book-keeping

To pronounce "book-keeping", say BOOKK-eep-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

BOOKK-eep-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “book-keeping”

"book-keeping" has 3 syllables: bookk-eep-ing.

What does book-keeping mean?

noun

  1. The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.
  2. General tasks for maintaining a system.

Synonyms

housekeeping

Related words

ledgerbookkeeperaccountantbookkeepingaccountingaccountancyaccountantsacct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "book-keeping"?▾

"Book-keeping" has 3 syllables: bookk · eep · ing.

What does "book-keeping" mean?▾

Book-keeping: The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.

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